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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - Jun 28, 2024
Day 1
Perth, Australia
Saturday - Jun 29, 2024
Day 2
Perth, Australia
Air Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 2 - Saturday - Jun 29, 2024
Day 2
Cruise Begins
Broome, Australia
Arrive in Perth and transfer to your hotel where you'll spend one night. On Day 2, fly to Broome to board the National Geographic Orion and cast off in the afternoon. (Day 2: B,L,D)
Sunday - Jun 30, 2024
Day 3
Nares Point, Australia
Just off Koolan Island, this geological finger of sandstone protruding into the ocean provides great opportunities for Zodiac safaris. (B,L,D)
Monday - Jul 1, 2024
Day 4
Horizontal Waterfalls, Australia
When conditions are right, a 'waterfall' up to ten feet high may form at the Horizontal Waterfalls as trapped waters cascade out from a cove through a narrow gap in towering cliffs. Enjoy an exhilarating trip by Zodiac to witness this extraordinary phenomenon. Later in the day, you can join our naturalists on an excursion to Cyclone Bay to explore the twisted geological folds of the ancient seabed. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - Jul 2, 2024
Day 5
Cruising Montgomery Reef, Australia
Arriving at high tide, you'll see very little of Montgomery Reef. However, if conditions are right, the tide may drop rapidly away and a raging torrent of water will erupt, as miles of surrounding reef appear to slowly rise out of the ocean. A Zodiac will maneuver you into a channel in the reef as water cascades down on either side. It's the perfect spot to watch cormorants, egrets, and sandpipers forage for sea life trapped on the surface of the reef. Below the waterline, opportunistic sea turtles, reef sharks, and many larger fish also take advantage of this feast. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Jul 3, 2024
Day 6
Cruising Hunter River, Australia
This is one of the most scenic parts of the Kimberley coast, lined with green rainforest, mangroves, and soaring red cliffs. National Geographic Orion will drop anchor near Naturalists Island, also known by its indigenous name, "Wunumpurramarra"-a stunning backdrop to our day's explorations. The Hunter River has many crocodiles, and you may be lucky enough to see them on a Zodiac foray through the mangroves. For those wishing to explore some of the Kimberley's vast interior, today presents a wonderful opportunity. The distance from Naturalists Island to the famous Mitchell Falls and Plateau is about 30 miles, and you may choose to take an optional helicopter excursion over some spectacular terrain. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Vansittart Bay, Australia
Today our naturalists will lead us to an outdoor Gwion Gwion Aboriginal art gallery. Discovered by Joseph Bradshaw in 1891, the rock images are estimated to be up to 40,000 years old. Nearby, there is a wreck of a DC-3 aircraft that became lost and crashed during WWII. If time allows, explore the crash site and the remains of the plane. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Jul 4, 2024
Day 7
Koolama Bay, Australia
National Geographic Orion will drop anchor here and Zodiacs will take us up the spectacular King George River, with its almost vertical sheer canyon walls. The river drains the Gardner Plateau here into the highest single-drop falls in the Kimberley. Conditions permitting, hang back and refresh in the thundering mist or get right up close, even under, the cool fresh waterfalls. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Friday - Jul 5, 2024
Day 8
Captain's Choice, United States
Saturday - Jul 6, 2024
Day 9
Wyndham, Australia
Bus Travel
Kununurra, Australia
Day Boat Travel
Cruising Lake Argyle, Australia
Bus Travel
Wyndham, Australia
Set out via small boat up the Ord River to Lake Argyle. The Ord River is one of the most stunning river systems in Australia. You'll navigate a massive stretch of river between Kununurra and Lake Argyle (Ord River Dam) and then view the lake from a scenic lookout and have a visit to the historic Durack Homestead. Alternatively, take an optional flight to discover Purnululu National Park, home of the breathtaking Bungle Bungle Range. These ancient hills resemble giant beehives forming deep chasms with palm trees and long gorges. This strange landscape is remarkable from the air. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Sunday - Jul 7, 2024
Day 10
Cruising Kimberley Coast
Monday - Jul 8, 2024
Day 11
Ashmore Island, Australia
Explore the marine world of the majestic and rugged Kimberley region on the final days of your experience. Enjoy talks by onboard naturalist staff; a large open foredeck with room to move about, dine, and view wildlife up-close from outside vantage points; the Observation Lounge, providing panoramic vistas of the scenery; and the fitness center, spa, and sauna, staffed by wellness specialists. The ship makes a brief technical stop at Ashmore Reef Marine Park, an Australian External Territory and a birders paradise. Be on the lookout for curlew sandpipers, bar-tailed godwits, and great knots to check off your list. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - Jul 9, 2024
Day 12
Darwin, Australia
The capital of Australia's remote Northern Territory, Darwin began as a frontier town of gold miners, and has developed into a thriving multicultural city. Disembark in Darwin and transfer to the airport for flights home. (B)
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